The Bluebird Motel

Property class: 2
Motel convenient to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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The Bluebird Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3

What's nearby

  • Beach Estates Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Casino Nanaimo - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Old City Quarter - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bastion - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 3 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 52 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 83 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 21.9 miles/35.2 km
  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 30.7 miles/49.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

  • The Bluebird Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
Bluebird Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel
The Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bluebird Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bluebird Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bluebird Motel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bluebird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Bluebird Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (3-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around The Bluebird Motel like?

The Bluebird Motel is a short 19-minute walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 20 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Reviews

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, convenient, comfortable, well equipped kitchen: all good!
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10/10 Exceptional

So fast and friendly staff. Check in and out without hassle.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, lots of wear given the age especially the bathroom but new vanity, but overall comfortable bed air conditioning and great for 2 nights. Plenty of parking. Staff were absolutely lovely!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, very welcoming. Great and quiet are.
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4/10 Fair

Room was clean, but has never been refurbished for decades. Rust in the bath, brown in the window. There was not enough covers for 4 people, no pan in the kitchenette. However we slept well, the bed was clean and it was quiet at night
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8/10 Very good

Our dog was welcomed, check in went smoothly. Its busy road, so kinda loud, otherwise good spot
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6/10 Good

The location is excellent, and the suite size was adequate for our stay. The receptionist wasn't rude, but I didn't find the welcome to be particularly warm or friendly. There was also no body wash provided in the bathroom, which was a bit disappointing. That said, considering the price we paid, it was still good value for the money. Overall, we had a decent stay, and for a budget-friendly option in a great location,
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6/10 Good

Location was close to where we needed to be for event. Massive confusion with our reservation but staff member took the time to figure things out. Rooms are ok. Flooring and beds were updated but walls need to be painted. Updated furniture would make the rooms more appealing. Old mixed with new look……old stood out.
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6/10 Good

Location is good near high way. Property was back dated. Window was high and there is no exhaust fan in kitchen area. Police was present outside the property during stay time.
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8/10 Very good

In general it was fine. Staff was friendly, room was clean, good price. Had no issues. If you can’t stand smoking, then it is not a good place for you. Otherwise, good.
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4/10 Fair

The suite that was shown in the pictures had very limited availability and we were given an old not renovated suite that was dirty and smelled. Luckily the staff were good enough to put us in two non Suite rooms that were ok to accommodate the 5 of us. I do not recommend this property if you are looking to get the kitchen suite as I understand the owner keeps that room for themselves…. False advertising
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff, pet friendly, and for being on the old island highway it is quite quiet. Very convenient location
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff made myself and my family feel like we were at home. The place was spotless. 100% recommend and I'll be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

I always stay here when I’m in town clean quite and reasonably priced
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8/10 Very good

The people were wonderful 😀
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is so friendly and the owner
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8/10 Very good

Very convient place, we stayed 4 nights. Nice staff and price is good
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10/10 Exceptional

Good spot for a reasonable motel. They’ve updated a lot and the beds are comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was great and very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

I think the price was really good for the accommodations. They were clean and it was a nice place to stay for the night.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is great I have stayed dozens of times good value
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8/10 Very good

Good location, close to ferry, clean room and great service.
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8/10 Very good

Very comfortable. We stayed in a room with a full kitchen and kitchen essentials which is really nice. Will definite stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, great housekeeping